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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1969

Page

7

Yeoman Seeks SWC Membership for Houston Cougars

Bill Yeoman reflects on eight years building the University of Houston football program, noting national offense leadership and a strong Texas record. He laments repeated SWC拒拒 refusals while urging conference inclusion for the benefit of all.

Houston Tex Bill Yeoman University of Houston Coogs Texas Cougars Yeoman SWC University of Texas TCU Texas A&m Texas Tech Darrell Royal

Kapp and Viks Eye Browns in Season Preview

Joe Kapp, Minnesota quarterback, is described as a throwback anti-hero lacking Namath glamour and Gabriel talent. The piece casts him as charismatic yet nonelite amid the Vikings’ approach to the Browns.

Mike Rathet Minneapolis-St. Paul Joe Kapp Minnesota Joe Namath Roman Gabriel

Peach Bowl preview features Suggs Yoakum for South Carolina

South Carolina coaches praise two ACC quarterbacks Tommy Suggs and Randy Yoakum for the Peach Bowl clash with West Virginia. West Virginia counters with star backs Bob Gresham and Jim Braxton as the teams prepare for Tuesday night.

Atlanta South Carolina West Virginia Paul Dietzel Tommy Suggs Randy Yoakum Jim Carlen Bob Gresham Jim Braxton Suggs Lamar S.C Yoakum Dietzel PEACH

Browns Stifle Cowboys 38-14 for NFL East Title

The Cleveland Browns throttled the Dallas Cowboys 38-14 in the Cotton Bowl to capture the NFL Eastern Conference title. Bill Nelson directed a sharp attack in a rain-soaked romp, while Bob Hooper and Leroy Kelly led a ground surge and Bo Scott added two rushing touchdowns. The Browns’ win sets up a rematch with the Minnesota Vikings for a shot at the Super Bowl.

Jack Hand Dallas Tex Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Tom Landry Browns Cowboys Cleveland Bill Nelson Craig Morton Roger Staubach Staubach Jerry Rhome Nelson Minnesota Vikings Vikings Los Angeles Rams Minnesota New Orleans Leroy Kelly Jets Mets Paul Warfield Nick Skorich Skorich Bo Scott Kelly Milt Morin

Ellis Frazier Title Fight Plan Heads to Picture Today

New York AP Ellis and Frazier poised to officially agree to February 16 bout to unify the heavyweight crown. Madison Square Garden schedules noon news conference. Ellis held WBA title and Frazier claimed by seven states. Garden lured them with $150000 each plus 30 percent of gate and TV revenue amid years of dispute and broken plans.

New York Jimmy Ellis Joe Frazier Madison Square Garden Ellis World Boxing Association Frazier Cassius Clay WBA Clay Buster Mathis Gregorio Peralta Argentina Buenos Aires The Garden Harry Markson Mathis Oscar Bonavena Jerry Quarry Manuel Ramos Dave Zyglewicz Quarry the Garden Patterson Britain Henry Cooper Peralta Sap 88

Auburn Faces Old Turf Foe In Astrodome Prep

Auburn prepares for the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in the Astrodome, after a rough experience on Tennessee’s synthetic field. Coach Ralph JORDAN and quarterback Pat Sullivan describe traction and lean issues that affected passing and accuracy, with four days to adjust before the bowl game.

Astrodome Yeoman Auburn Houston Houstin Bluebonnet Gene Lorendo Tiger Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Sullivan Billy Mitchell Tex Tigers Knoxville Tenn University of Tennessee Vols Tennessee Ralph Jordan Jordan

Raiders Austin Set For Annual Yule Match

The Decatur High School gym hosts a Christmas basketball double header with Mt. Brook facing Austin at 6 30 and Lanett meeting Red Raiders at 8. The event continues tomorrow with Decatur vs Mt. Brook and Austin vs Lanett. Lanett stands 5 2 Mt Brook features all state forward Charley Christmas. Decatur 6 1 Austin 7 1.

Decatur High School Black Bears Austin Mt. Brook Red Raiders Lanett Decatur Charley Christmas

Nets Nip Pipers In Tight 134 128 Victory

The New York Nets outscored the Pittsburgh Pipers 50 34 in the final period to win 134 128. Miami Floridians lost 136 134 in overtime after Freeman and two starters fouled out as Los Angeles beat Carolina 107 104 and Denver defeated Kentucky 135 112.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pipers Miami Los Angeles Carolina Denver Kentucky

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